The Board of the International Football Association (IFAB) celebrated his 139th Annual General Assembly in Belfast, the United KingdomSaturday March 1where they were discussed and approved Key modifications in the regulations of football that will come into force next season. One of the most significant changes is the elimination of the rule of six seconds For archers, expanding the limit to eight seconds.
The meeting was led by the Irish soccer association and was attended by representatives of the FIFAthe FAthe Fa Scottishthe FA of Wales and the IFAB administration.
The new rule for archers in football
From July 1, 2025the goalkeepers They will have 8 seconds To retain the ball with your hands before a corner kick in favor of the opposite team. Until now, the norm established a maximum of 6 secondswhose infraction was rarely punished with a Indirect free kick.
According to the official statement, “the amendment means that if a goalkeeper retains the ball for more than eight seconds (With the referee using a five -second regressive account), the referee will grant a corner kick to the opposite team. “
Another confirmed measure is the modification of the Law 3.10which establishes that only Captains of the teams can be addressed to the referee to discuss decisions. According to the Ifabthis measure seeks to improve the relationship between players and judges, promoting the I respect and reducing verbal and physical clashes.
Other regulatory modifications
Since July 1, too The following changes will come into force:
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Law 8.2 (Earth boat): If the ball is outside the criminal area when the game stops, the team that had the possession or to which it should have won it will be granted. In case of doubt, it will be for the last team that touched the ball.
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Rule 9.2 (ball at stake): A will be granted Indirect free kick without disciplinary sanction if a Team officer, substitute or player expelled Touch the ball out of the field without intention to interfere in the game.
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Protocol of the video assistant referee (VAR): Now competitions can allow the referees to announce their decisions after a review of the Var.
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Assistant referee positioning: Due to the possibility that Var Verify goals and the position of the archers in penalties, the assistant referees must be located in line with the criminal point.
Although the modifications will officially begin in July, it is anticipated that the Club World Cupto be held in USA from June 14it will be the first tournament in which the new regulations are applied.
Technological innovations and future tests
IFAB also highlighted the positive comments on the use of Body cameras In the referees, an initiative that was already tested in the England base football and that could now be extended to elite tournaments. FIFA supported this measure and proposed that the judges carry cameras during the Club World Cupwith the possibility of transmitting your decisions live.
On the other hand, FIFA announced additional tests to optimize decisions on the offsidewith the aim of encouraging a more offensive game without losing the essence of sport.
In addition, FIFA reported the success of the Football Supporta low -cost system that uses few cameras and was tested with good results in several 2024 tournaments. Due to its effectiveness, it is planned to extend its use to a greater number of competitions.
Finally, FIFA presented advances in its awareness campaign on brain shocksentitled “Suspicate and protect”which is in its final expansion phase. More FIFA member associations are participating in informative sessions aimed at strengthening the implementation of security protocols worldwide.
Source: Ambito
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